The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1913)

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THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. 39 FLOOD REPORTS FROM INDIANAPOLIS EXAGGERATED. Talking Machine Men Say That Conditions Have Not Been as Bad as Printed in Newspapers— Much Damage Done by Flood in Residence Districts but Business Section of City Was Not Touched by Water — Flood Experiences of Talking Machine Men. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Indianapolis, Ind., April 10, 1913. Though many were the reports to the contrary, the Hoosier capital is still on the map and only a portion of it was flood-stricken. The talking machine men of this city desire the trade and their friends to know that conditions here are not as appalling as painted in some newspapers. The damage done by the flood, however, will be felt here for some time, and everybody is glad that it wasn't as bad as it might have been. The business district of the city was not touched by water. West Indianapolis suffered the greatest damage, but the work of rehabilitation has been rapid and those living in' the flooded district are "getting on their feet again." Broad Ripple, eight miles north of Indianapolis, was almost under water. The north half of the village was covered with water and several hundred were made homeless for a few days. In the territory between North Illinois street and College avenue and between Thirtieth street and Fall Creek, the water did considerable damage. The cellars of the houses in this part of the city were filled with water; a number of foundations were washed out and several houses have ruined hardwood floors. As far as business is concerned, there is little at this time. Business was fairly good with some houses when the flood began, but all are now experiencing a lull in sales. Employes of the local branch of the Columbia Co. had a variety of flood experiences. T. J. Lynch, whose home was in the flooded district of West Indianapolis, was cut off from the c'.ty proper, and during an absence of three days he gave succor to the flood refugees. C. V. Weaver, who lives near a quiet, unassuming little stream in the southeast part of Irvington, a suburb east of the city, found that the "quiet little stream" could become quite obstreperous. The heavy rains increased its volume of water and in some manner it hurled a log out of its waters to Weaver's chicken shed, a distance of some thirty feet. The chicken house was partially demolished and a number of chickens were killed. Clytus Earle, errand boy, lives in Broad Ripple. The water almost covered his home. He was unable to get to the city for about a week after the waters had subsided. A. W. Roos, manager of the talking machine department, and Thomas Devine, manager of the Dictaphone department, received a large number of telegrams from business and personal friends and relatives inquiring as to their safety. "I didn't know so many people were interested in my welfare," remarked Mr. Roos. C. A. McDougall, who spent several years in talking machine work on the Pacific Coast, has accepted the position of head Tetail salesman at the Columbia store here. His long experience in the business is proving of value to him in his new position. Miss Lazarus, manager of the talking machine department of the local branch of the Aeolian Co., says she had more business this month than in March of 1912. Though the flood has interrupted some sales, the record business with the Aeolian Co. has been exceptionally good. Miss Lazarus recently returned from her home in Arkansas, where she went to attend the funeral of her father. The home of W. S. Barringer, manager of the Stewart Talking Machine Co., was in the flooded district north of Fall Creek. The water only filled his cellar, however. To be on the safe side, he sent his family to the home of Alexander M. Stewart, owner of the company. Willis M. English, assistant manager of the Stewart Co., was in Dayton, O., during the flood there. He was a captive in the Algonquin Hotel. The water came almost to the second story of this building, according to Mr. English. While watching the raging waters, Mr. English saw a Victor machine floating along with a piano as a companion. The Wulschner Music Co.'s talking machine department made a number of sales in the last week. One man who had bought a Victor machine there said the last he saw of it the machine was whirling around in the water. The Kipp-Link Co. is sending the new Edison disc machine to dealers throughout the State. These machines are being placed with the dealers for the purpose of getting orders. It is believed that the local talking machines houses will suffer most from the fact that persons in the flooded districts will not have money to invest in records or machines very soon. Very few machines will be water damaged, it is said. Up to date few reports have been made of damaged machines. leather cover. The Primaphonc is seventy-seven inches broad and long by nine inches high. It is collapsible and easy to carry. Nothing in tone is sacrificed, according to the promoters. The machine has a fixed or immovable tone arm, patent insulating rubber telescoping tube and patent guide rod, which governs the soundbox. Jt has three types of needles. It is designed for district offices, engineers and others who have a lot of traveling to do, especially in India and the colonies, who wish to take their instrument with them. INCORPORATED. Among the recent incorporations filed with the Secretary of the State at Albany, >N. Y., was that of the Talking Moving Picture Co., Inc., of Syracuse, N. Y., for the purpose of producing talking moving pictures. The capital stock is $50,000. The incorporators are: Richard S. M. Mitchell, Edward Newcome, Robert J. Cooney, of Syracuse. EDISON JOBBER IN CLEVELAND. PORTABLE TALKING MACHINE. Traveling men in Europe are displaying much interest in the portable talking machine called the Primaphone, which is being sold in London, Eng., with some success. It is a combination of a talking machine and a leather-covered case. The instrument sells in three models from $25 to $50. In the cheaper styles the case is oak. In the more expensive styles it is mahogany, with nut-brown (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Cleveland, O., April 10, 1913. H. D. Berner has succeeded Lawrence H. Lucker as the Cleveland jobber of Edison products. Both Mr. Berner and Mr. Bloom were recent visitors to the Edison factory. AN OPTIMIST DEFINED. "What is an optimist?" "A man who thinks that if he puts 'Rush' on a letter it will be delivered sooner than it would be otherwise." — Chicago Record-Herald. HAIL COLUMBIA JOBBERS and DEALERS We want you to know the No. 20 RECORD BRUSH No. 20 RECORD BRUSH Patented Sept. 26 and Oct. 2, 1906; Sept. 10, 1907. FOR COLUMBIA CONCERT GRAND SOUND BOX PRESERVES THE LIFE OF DISK RECORDS Automatically cleans the Record Grooves and gives the needle a clean track to run in. Insures a clear Reproduction and prevents Record getting scratchy. Makes the Needle wear better. Dust and dirt in the Record Grooves wear the Record out quickly and grinds the Needle so it cuts the Record. Save the Life of Your Records. FREE SAMPLE to Jobbers and Deal DEALERS should get supply from their ers who have not tried this model. regular Jobber. If he will not supply you, write us for name of one who will. Manufactured by Blackman Talking Machine Company 97 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK CITY